BHP's Spence copper operation transitioning to autonomy

The inauguration of the first autonomous drill at BHP’s copper operation Spence in northern Chile has marked the start of implementing different autonomy projects that seek to contribute to safer, more competitive, and sustainable operations.

BHP has taken the first step to automating its copper project at Spence by automating the drill fleet

09 February 2022
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A total of five autonomous drills will gradually be put into operation at Spence with the aim of creating a drill pool that is 100 per cent autonomous.

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